Legal Question in Entertainment Law in Mississippi
broadcast 4 hour tribute on my website of a singer
in chicago i broker time at a radio station every year and play 4 hours of music (same singer ) as a 'rememberance tribute' for a decesed singer, i would like to know if i can put up a website THAT day and play the 4 hour tribute on my website, (to be heard everywhere because the station is just local broadcasing) if i announce over every song ''property of the record company reproduction prohibited'' record company is in mississippi
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: broadcast 4 hour tribute on my website of a singer
Additionally, without knowing all of the details---you may be responsible for performance royalties for the broadcast (BMI, ASCAP).
Re: broadcast 4 hour tribute on my website of a singer
Hello. In my opinion, you can do this. However,
you should get written permission from the record
co. in Mississippi and make full disclosure to management at the radio station in Chicago. With
all of the legal fights emerging as a result of
the music download industry it is better to be
safe than sorry. I will be happy to answer any
additional questions that you might have. Certainly, any written contract that you have with either business can potentially lead to me
giving you a different answer if there is language prohibiting your proposed actions.
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